According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a new mutant of the corona virus has been found. This is known as XE. It appears to be about ten percent more contagious than Omicron’s BA.2 subvariant. Let us tell you that Omicron’s BA.2 sub-variant was the most infectious strain of COVID-19 ever. It is spreading in many countries of the world. It is responsible for the spread of new COVID-19 cases in the US.
The new variant of the corona virus XE is made up of two versions of Omicron – BA.1 and BA.2. It accounts for only a small number of cases worldwide at the moment.
Where is XE found?
“Xe recombinant (Ba.1-Ba.2), was first detected in the UK on 19 January,” the WHO said in a report released earlier this week. Since then less than 600 sequences have been reported and confirmed. ” “According to preliminary estimates, this new sub-variant is 10 percent more infectious than ba.2. However, this claim needs further confirmation,” the WHO said.
other mutants
According to a study by the UK Health Protection Agency (UKHSA), three new variants are currently circulating. These include the XD, XE and XF.
According to reports, XD Delta has been mostly found in France, Denmark and Belgium. According to virologist Tom Peacock of Imperial College London, XD has spread to more than one country.
XE is made up of Omicron’s BA.1 and BA.2. It has been found in the UK and there is evidence of community spread. At the same time, the XF is made up of Omicron’s Delta and BA.1. It was found in the UK, but has not been detected since 15 February.